Staghorn Sumac is one of the more common and lovely shrubs seen along roadsides and open thickets in western North Carolina. It is easy to recognize with its clusters of brilliant red, cone- shaped … [Read more...]
In the Pines
December 3, 2011 By
As the Winter Solstice approaches and the holiday season unfolds, December is the time when evergreens and pine trees shine in their green beauty throughout the mountains of western NC. Like Gingko … [Read more...]
The Black Walnut
October 27, 2011 By
Autumn is in high gear here in Fairview and it is still raining black walnuts at our home, Windsong Farm. It often sounds like bombs hitting the metal roof of our barn. We are blessed or cursed … [Read more...]
Marshland Market…The Cattail
September 29, 2011 By
Summer is winding down and the first signs of autumn are awakening in the mountain landscapes. Last week was hot and dry and as I stepped into the pond we had restored on our land in Fairview, beads … [Read more...]
Bee Balm
August 31, 2011 By
Last week we went for a day of adventure at Mount Mitchell. As we climbed higher in elevation, the temperatures dropped into the 70s which felt delicious after this heat wave and we began noticing … [Read more...]
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